General Grant National Memorial - National Park Directory

The Mausoleum is the final resting place for Ulysses S Grant and his wife Julia D. Grant.

Two red stone sarcophagi are in a crypt. A bust of General Sherman can be seen in the distance.

Two sarcophagi, made of granite from Wisconsin, house the remains of Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia. Bronze busts of key union generals (like William T. Sherman seen here) occupy the niches in the lower crypt.

A circular dome is held up by carvings of allegorical figures.

The dome of the memorial stretches 150 feet into the sky. On its four corners are four allegorical sculptures, executed by J. Massey Rhind.

A neoclassic pavilion sits on the hillside, surrounded by trees with the Hudson River below.

The Overlook Pavilion is great place to check out the scenery. Beneath the overlook is the park's visitor center.

A black wrought-iron fence surrounds two trees. The enclosure is located directly behind the tomb.

This enclosure marks the location of the temporary vault where Grant was initially interred. His remains were in the temporary vault for 12 years, from 1885-1897.

West Point Cadets in formal uniforms carrying three flags in front of the mausoleum

Visit the site on the Birthday Ceremony for U.S. Grant

Photos: National Park Service

About General Grant National Memorial

The final resting place of President Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia, is the largest mausoleum in North America. It testifies to a people’s gratitude for the man who ended the bloodiest conflict in American history as Commanding General of the Union Army and then, as President of the United States, strove to heal a nation after a civil war and make rights for all citizens a reality.

Quick Facts

State New York

Designation National Memorial

State Code NY

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Location & Map

General Grant National Memorial is located in New York.

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Operating Hours

The interior of the Mausoleum is where visitors can see the last resting place of Ulysses and Julia Grant. Rangers are present during opening hours to provide information and answer questions. Check our Operating Hours & Seasons website page for any alerts or updates regarding current operations.

Wednesday 10:00AM - 5:00PM

Monday Closed

Thursday 10:00AM - 5:00PM

Sunday 10:00AM - 5:00PM

Tuesday Closed

Friday 10:00AM - 5:00PM

Saturday 10:00AM - 5:00PM

Activities

Guided Tours Junior Ranger Program Park Film Museum Exhibits Shopping Bookstore and Park Store

Getting There

General Grant National Memorial is located in Riverside Park, on the upper west-side of Manhattan. The entrance to the mausoleum is between north-bound and south-bound Riverside Drive, near the intersection of West 122nd Street. The visitor center is located to the west, across south-bound Riverside Drive. Street parking is available but can be very hard to find. The area is well-served with both bus and subway, by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority of New York (http://www.mta.info/).

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Contact & Address

Address Riverside Drive and W. 122nd Street, New York, NY, 10027

Phone (646) 670-7251

Email gegr_info@nps.gov

Topics & Themes

Architecture and Building Burial, Cemetery and Gravesite Monuments and Memorials Presidents Reconstruction Wars and Conflicts Mexican War Civil War

Things To Do

General Grant National Memorial Park Film

Watch the 22-minute park film that highlights Grant's life and accomplishments.

The park film is played upon request. Last showing is at 11:30 am before the visitor center closes at noon,…

Interpretive Exhibits

Contains a permanent exhibit gallery addressing some of the major events in Ulysses S. Grant's life, and this history of…

General Grant National Memorial Junior Ranger Program

Participate in the Junior Ranger program at General Grant National Memorial, and learn about General Grant, his final resting place,…

Visitor Centers

General Grant National Memorial Visitor Center and Overlook Pavilion

Located west of the mausoleum across the southbound lane of Riverside Drive, the visitor center provides a bookstore/gift shop, information desk staffed by a park…

Hours: During the summer season, the Visitor Center is open Wednesday - Sunday from 10am - 5pm, with a one-hour closure between 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Please check the Operating Hours & Seasons and News Releases page for any updates.

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